Definition

The process of moving something around or spreading it widely, such as information, printed materials, or fluids in a system.

Example

The circulation of the magazine has increased significantly this year.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the circulation of that magazine has increased lately?

Yeah, it's surprising how many people are reading it now.

I think it's because they started featuring more interesting articles.

Definitely! That helps boost the circulation even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Circulation is formed from "circum-" (meaning around) and "-culare" (from Latin "calare", meaning to call or summon). The word describes the process of something moving around in a system, such as blood circulating in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of something moving 'around' ('circum-') and being 'called' or 'summoned' ('calare') in a system — that's how circulation works.

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